Message Queue vs Streaming

Message queues and streams have some subtle differences that can easily leave a developer scratching their head. While the differences may seem small at first, they’re enough to give streams and queues very different use cases, when implemented in the most optimal manner. IronMQ is a flexible, fast message queue solution. Start your 14-day free trial…

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Are Message Queues in Linux Obsolete?

If you look for information on message queues in Linux, you’re likely to come across a mixed bag of information. Some imply they’re obsolete, others accuse them of being buggy, others still say they’re one of the most underutilized Unix resources. So, what do you believe? If you’re thinking about using a message queue in…

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Queueing Emails With Python, Iron, and SendGrid

Are you sending emails from within a web app? If yes, you need to do so asynchronously or else you’ll block requests and prevent completion. Without the right solution, you’ll end up with additional, slow requests in order to construct the content of your emails, reducing productivity and impacting your efficiency. If you are seeking…

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Message Queue vs. Publish-Subscribe

If you’re trying to tie distributed systems together, you’re likely considering implementing a message queue or perhaps a publish-subscribe pattern. Here’s the difference between these two options and information to help you choose the right solution. The flexibility and scalability of IronMQ allows you to have both in one platform. Book a free demo and…

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Monitor AWS Lambda Functions Using Container Images

Since its inception, the concept of a serverless ecosystem has fascinated developers. While making deploying applications faster and simpler than ever, serverless environments now offer a strategic means of building scalable, modern products. However, as organizations continue to rapidly adopt the latest in serverless tech, many developers are facing visibility gaps due to holes and…

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What is a Messaging Queue?

A message queue plays an important role in distributed systems and containerized applications. With a message queue, you can set up asynchronous messaging between services, improving the function and efficiency of your microservices and serverless environments. The high-performance message queuing service provided by Iron can’t be beat. Start your 14-day free trialand continue reading to…

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Message Queue Architecture

Before you can start to understand what a message queue is or how one works, it’s important to break down the two elements that make up a message queue: The Message: The message is a piece of data that passes between a sender and a receiver. It can be a plain message, status code, or a…

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Amazon SQS Alternatives

Amazon Simple Queue Service, often called Amazon SQS, is a message queuing service that helps decouple microservices, containerized applications, and distributed systems, allowing developers to eliminate complexities and connect processes that need to collaborate and communicate with one another. Here’s a look at Amazon SQS alternatives, including the lightning fast IronMQ. Schedule a demo to…

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Amazon SQS vs Apache Kafka

Amazon SQS and Apache Kafka are popular solutions on the market, but they aren’t created equal. Here’s what you should know about these platforms along with the associated pros and cons for each solution. While you’re comparing, be sure to check out IronMQ’s flexible, highly scalable Message Queue by starting a 14-day free trial. Achieve…

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How to Flush a Postfix Mail Queue

Many companies turn to Postfix as their mail transfer agent (MTA). As a free and open-source tool, Postfix is a reliable solution for routing and delivering electronic mail at scale. During routine administration, Postfix users may need to view, flush, and purge their mail queues. These actions are basic in concept but enable a user…

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